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How it works: 4 simple steps

1. Fill out a simple quote enquiry

Our system will only notify the most relevant specialists and clothing factories who can do the job for you.

3. Receive quotes and discuss proposals from the best candidates to your chat inbox

Or while you await the offers to come, in you can Browse the directory and matchmake with apparel manufacturers yourself.

4. Pay securely through our Escrow

You can request or define desired pay-out terms to the manufacturer. Split the total amount as the first part will be paid-out before clothing production starts and the rest only after the job is completed and approved by you.

All the features you need

Pay securely

Hassle-free and secure instant Escrow payments allow you to control the final amount being released on order/service completion to the manufacturer. You are in control.

Browse & connect

Zero in on the best clothing manufacturers, garment factories, freelance designers and other clothes production related services by the criteria most relevant to you. Filter and find what’s right for you.

Communicate smarter

Improve interactions and save time by using a purpose-built Chat and never look back. Share files & projects. Receive notifications for messages, proposals and payments and essential events.

Find faster

Get that right bit of information or file instantly by using in-chat search, manufacturers search, conversation search or from archived messages. No more shuffling through emails. Conveniently.

Manage

Control all aspects of your clothing line production with manufacturers and suppliers from your very own dashboard. Have fast access to all crucial sections and progress updates.

Administrate

All your invoices and agreements with statuses and updates in one place, easy to view or download. Save garment factories to favourites, add notes, keep track of parcels and more.

An online platform connecting brands and clothing manufacturers

From sketch to production and everything in-between

Turn ideas into products with all the services in one place

From design, pattern making and sampling all the way to bulk production

Sourcing suppliers and getting quotes can take weeks or months! With Sewport – just a couple of clicks.

Save yourself the hassle of explaining the same thing over and over to the next company as we will notify relevant companies for you.

Enquire once and receive many proposals to your inbox from the best candidates.

Clothing production from sketch to a garment.

A Simple Guide.

To make communication with any individual or company on your way to creating a product as smooth as possible - we have prepared a short description for the typical clothing manufacturing process:

You will find it useful, especially if you are new to garment manufacturing.

Do keep in mind, it is just an example, and there can be deviations from this route.

All starts with your design idea – a sketch, CAD drawing or Tech Pack

Finalise the design. Create a product specification or Tech Pack. Here on Sewport you can find and connect with companies or individuals who specialise in design and specification preparations for your Idea.

Be sure you have this covered before you proceed to have your sample made as these documents will be your blueprint moving forwards.

Pick the right fabrics and Trims

Define the materials you will need to use for your project. You can do this yourself or you can consult with a specialist, who will work on each style’s fabric choices for you.

It’s good to experiment but remember that not all experiments work out, so you will need to be patient. Don’t forget about smaller components, such as trims, zips and buttons. This will also need to be defined at this stage.

Pattern Making is next

Pattern making is a process of making template pieces of a garment. Usually, cut out from thick paper or created digitally with software, these templates are later used in cutting out specific parts of clothes from fabrics.

Another name for pattern making can be pattern cutting. This process involves cutting out patterns – parts of a design which will then be sewn together to produce your garment.

Create a Sample

Once you have confirmed the materials and finalised your design and tech pack, share it with a preferred sampling studio or manufacturer so they can start the work.

To check that your garment fits correctly, a fitting sample, which is the first sample, is produced. This process is called sample making. Often a toile is used at this stage to save wasted use of your final fabric.

Sizing

Once the sample is approved and you’re ready to reproduce your garment in various sizes, the next step is size grading with your pattern.

Pattern grading creates various sizes from the master pattern. Using software or by hand, it is possible to grade sizes up or down using specific measurements, depending if the items are standard or have a certain specified style (like oversized items) or function (like competitive sports uniforms).

If you are not sure on the best sizing for grading, you can ask to use industry standard sizing data to perform size grading. These can usually be provided by the specialist or factory you work with. Note if you are creating items for specific purposes (maternity clothes, competition gear, oversized garments), the standard might not always be your best solution and you should check the samples in a size up and down before preparing your garments for bulk order.

Once all sizes are approved and you know the quantities and breakdown of items per colour and per style, the manufacturer can run an estimate on the required consumption of materials. This will inform you of quantities for fabric and trims you will need to buy or supply to a manufacturer if the factory is not providing the fabric and trims themselves.

Bulk production & Quality control

The final step is bulk manufacturing of your clothes. Do not forget to ask your chosen manufacturer about their quality control procedures. It is always simpler to make amendments before the bulk is shipped to you, so asking for pictures of the completed products is a good idea.

Now that you know how this works and what to expect, get started on your first project and submit your first enquiry.